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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,239.44, 396,408.35 and 120,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,239.44, 396,408.35 and 120,155.56 is: 180,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,239.44 : 396,408.35 = 120,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,239.44/396,408.35 = 120,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,239.44x = 396,408.35 × 120,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,239.44x = 47,630,666,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,630,666,592.29/264,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,255.71

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